US advocates for Díaz-Canel's removal in negotiations with Cuba, according to the Miami Herald
The United States assessed that President Miguel Díaz-Canel represents an obstacle to advancing negotiations with Cuba on possible reforms and sanctions relief, and advocated for his removal to facilitate such conversations, according to the Miami Herald.
TL;DR
- The U.S. believes President Miguel Díaz-Canel is an obstacle to negotiations with Cuba regarding reforms and sanctions relief.
- U.S. State Department advisors reportedly urged the removal of Díaz-Canel to facilitate talks.
- The discussions occurred during a meeting with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro at the Caricom summit.
- The U.S. administration under Trump sees Díaz-Canel's removal as essential for successful negotiations.
- Cuba is facing significant economic pressure, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and the cutoff of Venezuelan oil.
- A Caribbean diplomat stated that the U.S. does not want to deal with the continuation of the current Cuban regime.
- Díaz-Canel assumed the presidency in 2018 and became leader of the Communist Party in 2021, succeeding Raúl Castro.
- He is considered close to the Castro family, whom the U.S. believes are the true decision-makers in Cuba.
- Cuba has experienced worsening economic conditions, including inflation, fuel shortages, and scarcity of basic supplies, since Díaz-Canel took office.